When it comes to the smoke, you wouldn't believe how bad it is in BC. While Metro Vancouver just re-posted it's Air Quality Advisory, I think we are fortunate, compare to many other BC communities. Here's a link to a CBC update:

Its very sad. Hope there will be some rain in the forecast. Apparently some of the smoke may make its way to Ireland. Mother nature just told us who is the boss. I wish we would not take this planet for granted.

Thanks Art. Now remember this is Lake Louise still in Alberta, The fires are in BC so that shows how far and thick the smoke travels. Most days we were there could not even see the mountains, plus the smoke smell after a week of vacation really got to me.